The Not Perfect Networking Podcast
The show ALL about networking - both personally and professionally. We're giving networking a reframe! Networking isn’t just a business function—it’s a way to build genuine relationships, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful connections. In this podcast, we’re redefining networking and making it accessible, fun, and, most importantly, real. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/
Episodes
What if community was the missing piece to fixing modern work culture? Jaclyn Pascocello, founder of FABRIK, believes the cure for workplace loneliness starts with giving people a place to actually belong—and she’s proving it, one intentional gathering at a time.
In this episode Zoe sits down with Jaclyn Pascocello, founder of FABRIK, a tech-enabled network of real-life gathering spaces designed to solve one of today’s most pres...
What if your next career move didn’t require starting over—but evolving forward? In this episode, Zoe sits down with powerhouse networker and community builder April Uchitel—CEO and Founder of The Board, co-founder of Dish Studios, and former CEO of Violet Grey and ONDA Beauty—to explore how the future of work is shifting toward a more agile, connected, and collaborative model.April shares her journey from a career in fashion to la...
Ever wonder who’s behind the speeches, op-eds, and books of the world’s most powerful leaders? Meet Pauleanna Reid, celebrity ghostwriter and founder of WritersBlok, who’s built an empire on storytelling, strategic relationships, and showing up with confidence.
In this conversation, Pauleanna shares how she went from failing high school English to becoming the go-to storytelling partner for C-suite executives, cultural icons, and gl...
How do you build a business by launching other people’s careers? Keva Dine, creative powerhouse and founder of the Keva Dine Agency, joins the show to talk about bold networking, thoughtful follow-ups, and the kind of persistence that turns passion into legacy.
In this episode we are joined by Keva Dine—founder and CEO of the Keva Dine Agency—to unpack the art and science of creative recruiting, what makes a great candidate stand ou...
What happens when two longtime best friends combine Emmy-winning experience, financial brilliance, and a shared passion for supporting women? You get WOMEN WORK F#%K*NG HARD—a national movement built on kindness, connection, and seriously impressive results.
In this episode, we are joined by powerhouse best friends and co-foundersKristin O'Keeffe Merrick & Lindsay Shookus—two women who truly walk the walk when it comes to helpin...
What do personal style, sustainable fashion, and building a nonprofit from scratch all have in common? According to Jessie Freschl—it’s the power of real, authentic connection.
Jessie Freschl is a seasoned professional in the fashion industry, combining her expertise as a stylist with her entrepreneurial spirit, all while emphasizing conscious consumption. In 2011, she founded Freschstyle, a personal styling business based in New Y...
What happens when you say yes to the coffee meeting, the late-night event, or the bookstore dream? Fran Hauser’s story proves that some of the best career moments happen when you show up with no expectations—and an open heart.
Fran Hauser is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, champion of women in the workplace, and a LinkedIn Top Voice. She is the bestselling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl and Embrace the Work, Love You...
What happens when you lead with curiosity, ask bold questions, and build empires from authentic relationships? Vicky Boudreau, the powerhouse behind PR firm bicom and now the tech platform Heylist, joins us to talk about networking with heart—and how it’s fueled every chapter of her entrepreneurial journey.
Vicky, CEO & Founder of Heylist, leads a tech marvel revolutionizing influencer marketing, empowering creators to monetize ...
What happens when two powerhouse women decide to reimagine what networking could look like—on their own terms? Amy Parker, co-founder of The What, joins us to talk about how she and her business partner Gina Pell turned an idea into one of the most powerful female-led communities out there—where real connection, generosity, and impact lead the way.
Amy Parker is the Co-Founder and CEO of THE WHAT, an independent media and community ...
What does it take to raise over a billion dollars on stage, share it with celebrities like Elton John and Hugh Jackman, and then build a powerhouse agency from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with Lydia Fenet — the world’s leading charity auctioneer, bestselling author of The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You, and founder of the Lydia Fenet Agency.
Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique ag...
She’s negotiated for music’s biggest names — now she’s helping women everywhere secure the deals they deserve. Jennifer Justice, founder of The Justice Dept, shares her journey from Roc Nation to redefining power and pay equity for women across industries.
Jennifer Justice, also known as JJ, is a renowned entrepreneur and former entertainment executive with a passion for championing gender equality and diversity. As General Counsel ...
What if networking didn’t have to be polished, perfect, or painfully awkward? In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Smith, founder of The PR Net, to explore how real relationships—not forced transactions—are the key to building a global network and thriving in the ever-changing world of PR and marketing.
New Zealand native Lisa Smith has a unique work history, blending entrepreneurship in communications and marketing, publishing, on...
Welcome to the Not Perfect Networking Podcast! Today is an exciting day—our official launch episode! I’m your host, Zoe Weisberg Coady, and while I’ll admit I’m a little nervous, this podcast isn’t about perfection—it’s about real conversations, meaningful connections, and the power of networking.
For our very first episode, I’m joined by my friend, Melissa Ferraro. Mel is a versatile artist, educator, and improv performer based in...
Welcome to the Not Perfect Networking Podcast! I'm your host, Zoe Weisberg Coady, founder of Brandstyle Communications and I’m so excited to bring you this new show all about the power of networking—not as a transactional business function, but as a way of life.In this episode, I’m taking you on a journey through my own networking moments, decade by decade. From summer camp friendships to starting my PR agency in New York 15 ye...
Networking isn’t just a business function—it’s a way to build genuine relationships, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful connections. In this podcast, we’re redefining networking and making it accessible, fun, and, most importantly, real.
Join host Zoe Weisberg Coady, a self-proclaimed networking expert and Founder of Brandstyle Communications, as she brings you insightful conversations with incredible guests across ...
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